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Care home residents to move out amid safety fears

Care home residents to move out amid safety fears

A nursing home has been put into special measures amid concerns residents could be at risk of harm.

Tesco to axe more than 1,800 jobs

Tesco to axe more than 1,800 jobs

Staff at dozens of supermarket stores across Kent are at risk of being made redundant.

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Police officers hit by car

Police officers hit by car

A man has been charged with attempted murder after two police officers were hit by a car.

Flares force closure of tip

Flares force closure of tip

Police were called to a household waste centre after a visitor tried to dispose of two old flares.

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The big freeze is on its way

The big freeze is on its way

A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued across the county and gritters will be out in force on main routes this evening.

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'Living in fear' after raiders target shop

'Living in fear' after raiders target shop

A video has captured a break-in at a convenience store that has left the manager living in fear.

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Trucker found with £1.4m cocaine haul

Trucker found with £1.4m cocaine haul

A trucker bound for Kent, found with almost £1.4 million of high purity cocaine hidden under his bed, has been jailed.

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Inquest opens into motorcyclist's death

Inquest opens into motorcyclist's death

A man was killed after being thrown from his motorcycle on his way home from work.

New ITV drama Flesh and Blood filmed in Kent

New ITV drama Flesh and Blood filmed in Kent

Parts of a new British drama staring Harry Potter's Imelda Staunton and Years and Years actor Russell Tovey were filmed in Kent.

'I'm so proud of her life'

'I'm so proud of her life'

A mum has told of her grief in the hope of supporting other parents after her daughter died in a car crash in Italy.

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Man charged after teen's crash death

Man charged after teen's crash death

A 39-year-old will appear in court next month accused of causing death by dangerous driving after a 20-year-old was killed in a fatal collision.

Police launch appeal following break-in

Police launch appeal following break-in

Police are looking for someone who may have crucial information regarding a burglary where cash and jewellery were stolen.

Teen workers left in limbo over missing pay

Teen workers left in limbo over missing pay

Workers at a recently-closed Bluewater business say they are considering legal action over missing wages.

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'We did consider moveable barrier before Op Brock'

'We did consider moveable barrier before Op Brock'

Highways bosses say they did consider installing a moveable barrier on the M20 before implementing the much-loathed Operation Brock.

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Men jailed after 29 people smuggled into Cornwall

Men jailed after 29 people smuggled into Cornwall

Two men in Kent have been jailed for smuggling 29 people into the UK in broad daylight.

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Carer stole nearly £1,600 from elderly

Carer stole nearly £1,600 from elderly

A woman was caught on a hidden camera stealing money from the people she was supposed to be caring for.

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How crowd funding can change your life

How crowd funding can change your life

GoFundMe has affected the lives of people across the planet, but how much of an impact has it had in Kent?

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'I don't want to die before something is done'

'I don't want to die before something is done'

A woman with a rare incurable disease says an NHS "postcode lottery" has left her having to sell her possessions to fund her treatment.

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The Voice singers to perform at fundraiser

The Voice singers to perform at fundraiser

Two singers from the hit ITV show The Voice will be performing at a fundraising event for a baby loss charity.

Mums' fears after teacher visits coronavirus hotspot

Mums' fears after teacher visits coronavirus hotspot

Parents say they will keep their children at home after a primary school teacher went on holiday to coronavirus-hit Singapore.

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Legendary nightspot up for sale

Legendary nightspot up for sale

A sports bar which has welcomed punters for more than 40 years has gone on the market.

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Crash between lorry and car

Crash between lorry and car

A lorry transporting cars was involved in a collision with another vehicle.

Driver gets into sticky situation

Driver gets into sticky situation

A Nissan Juke got stuck on a bank after trying to get past a double decker bus on a tight corner.

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Off-duty nurse performs CPR on collapsed man

Off-duty nurse performs CPR on collapsed man

A man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after collapsing while on a cathedral visit.

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Shoe shop steps up to the mark

Shoe shop steps up to the mark

A footwear store has been recognised as a leading fashion retailer, bagging an award for its products and business.

Teen's savage attack severed man's ear

Teen's savage attack severed man's ear

A teenager described by a judge as a wild animal, filmed himself repeatedly stamping on a man’s head before sharing the video on social media.

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Tradesmen rally round duped roof couple

Tradesmen rally round duped roof couple

A pensioner conned out of £73,000 by bogus builders says his faith in humanity has been restored after several workers came to his aid.

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Teen 'disguised himself before attack'

 Teen 'disguised himself before attack'

A teenager accused of murdering Andre Bent disguised himself in a jumper before carrying out the attack, a court has heard.

Gaming convention brings YouTube stars to the coast

Gaming convention brings YouTube stars to the coast

A celebration of all things gaming brought together liked-minded fans and creators

Speed limit cut after tragic death of student

Speed limit cut after tragic death of student

Highways bosses have reduced the speed limit on a stretch of a busy A-road dubbed a 'death trap' following two recent pedestrian fatalities.

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